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Lawsuit against Reggie headed for failure?
A source with knowledge of the dynamics of the lawsuit filed by Lloyd Lake against Saints running back Reggie Bush tells us that Lake has responded to nearly 200 specific requests for documents supporting his claim by asserting the fifth amendment Constitutional protections against self-incrimination as to each of them.
Though the fifth amendment can be asserted in civil actions, doing so typically gives rise to an adverse inference against the party who raises it. When that party is the plaintiff, a decision needs to be made -- abandon the privilege, or abandon the case.
http://www.profootballtalk.com/rumormill.htm
I hope this is resolved during the off-season.
A source with knowledge of the dynamics of the lawsuit filed by Lloyd Lake against Saints running back Reggie Bush tells us that Lake has responded to nearly 200 specific requests for documents supporting his claim by asserting the fifth amendment Constitutional protections against self-incrimination as to each of them.
Though the fifth amendment can be asserted in civil actions, doing so typically gives rise to an adverse inference against the party who raises it. When that party is the plaintiff, a decision needs to be made -- abandon the privilege, or abandon the case.
http://www.profootballtalk.com/rumormill.htm
I hope this is resolved during the off-season.
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